Greek Historical Figures
A greek general and leader of the greek revolution
Who was Theodoros Kolokotronis?
This is the Greek name for the island known internationally as Corfu.
What is Kerkyra?
Greece commemorates this date each year, marking the day in 1940 when it said “Oxi” to an Axis ultimatum.
What is October 28, 1940?
This mountain, the tallest in Greece, was believed by the ancient Greeks to be the home of the gods.
What is Mount Olympus?
Greece shocked the football world by winning this international championship in 2004.
What is the UEFA Euro 2004?
These men are the three major Greek philosophers (in the 3rd century B.C.)
Who are Socrates, Aristotle and Plato?
This island is the world’s only source of the resin known as “mastiha.”
What is Chios?
Greece gained its independence from this country
What is the Ottoman Empire?
This half-man, half-bull creature was kept in the labyrinth on Crete until it was slain by Theseus.
What is the Minotaur?
He is the popular Greek singer behind the hit song “Iliovasilema.”
Who is Konstantinos Argiros?
This person was the first King of Greece
Who is King Otto?
Also known as Tsikoudia in its homeland, this strong alcoholic beverage originated on the island of Crete.
What is Raki?
This major feast day of the Greek Orthodox Church, celebrating the Virgin Mary, falls on the same day as Greek Independence Day.
What is the Annunciation of the Theotokos?
Zeus led a revolt against this Titan, who was also his father and had swallowed his siblings.
Who is Kronos?
This beloved Greek singer is known for the classic hit “Den Pao Pouthena.”
Who is Vasilis Karras?
This man was the ancient Greek philosopher who tutored Alexander the Great
Who is Aristotle?
Before Athens took the title, this coastal city served as the first capital of modern Greece.
What is Nafplio?
In this year, the Ottoman Empire officially recognized Greece as an independent nation following its War of Independence.
What is 1832?
This ancient site was famous for housing a prophetic oracle who delivered messages from Apollo.
What is Delphi?
Before landing a record deal, Pantelis Pantelidis rose to fame by doing this
What is posting videos on YouTube?
This man was the Byzantine Emperor that found the cross of Jesus
Who is Constantine The Great (μεγας Κωνσταντινος)?
This island is the easternmost point of Greece
What is Kastellorizo?
He was the leader of Filiki Etairia, the secret organization that sparked the Greek War of Independence.
Who is Alexandros Ypsilantis?
Apollo, the god of music and the arts, was often depicted playing this stringed instrument.
What is the lyra?
This Greek shipping magnate married Jackie Kennedy after the assassination of her husband, U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
Who is Aristotelis Onassis?